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The specified moly grease does several things. It allows the two or three "pre torques" to seat the threads without galling and seizing. Second, it acts as a seal to keep contaminents out of the threads so the barrel nut can be removed in the future without stripping the aluminum threads. Third, it prevents galvanic corrosion that would act to seize the threads.
While copper or silver based antiseize compounds will work to prevent initial seizing they may not work over the long haul to protect the threads.
The barrel nut torque values were determined using a specified lubricant. These values are not necessarily correct for other types of thread lubricants.
Last edited by bananaman; 08-06-11 at 22:36.
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Thanks for the apparently time-traveling responses that actually appear to precede my first post (weird).
Now that the no loctite answer is unanimous, a related question:
What is the deal with 2 or 3 "pre torques" for the barrel nut? I've read others recommend it too but just never heard of it being done on any other machines (aircraft, auto engines, etc). I'm not a mechanic by trade or training, just an interested amateur wanting to build the best rifle I can.
Last edited by bananaman; 08-06-11 at 22:48.
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I haven't seen it in other trades either. I thought it counter-intuitive as I have stripped many aluminum threads by repeated torquing. The goal is to align the holes/notches in the barrel nut for the gas tube while staying within 30-80 ft-lbs. Depending on how far the next notch is, you may approach the upper end of the limit. As I understand it, the 2-3 torque method helps you precisely get to the next notch while slowly working the threads without stripping them.
Galvanic corrosion is a chemical damage and occurs between dissimilar metals because of their differences in electronegativity. It is usually only a major concern when the mating parts are in contact with an ionic solution (salt water)
http://www.engineersedge.com/galvanic_capatability.htm
Galling is a physical damage and is the bitch of aluminum. Its caused by two materials sliding against each other.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galling
This discontinuity is really ****ing with my head.
ETA: *^^* Not directed at anyone. I mean to say the forum's time traveling has been really confusing.
Last edited by Eric D.; 08-07-11 at 12:40.
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When tightening the barrel nut initially I do not torque it. I am simply tightening it and working the threads. I don't apply any anti-seize (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=723099) until I get ready to do the final tightening of the barrel nut.
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Sorry to be "****ing with your head."![]()
The read on wikipedia is interesting tho. It's ****ing with MY head now, because for 19 years of plumbing on M16's I've been calling it galling when a barrel nut siezes and apparently I've been incorrect. Damn those bastards that trained me!![]()
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Copper anti-seize should not be used with aluminum as the copper content can cause dissimilar metal corrosion
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